Luther Vandross - Shine ✯ (TOP)

: Its popularity in the UK led the dance duo Booty Luv to release a cover version in May 2007, which became a top-10 hit on the UK Singles Chart.

"Shine" by is a vibrant R&B and dance track released posthumously in October 2006 as the lead single from his greatest hits compilation, The Ultimate Luther Vandross . Luther Vandross - Shine

: For many listeners, "Shine" served as a joyful final message to his fans, released just over a year after he died from complications following a severe stroke. : Its popularity in the UK led the

: Produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis , the track heavily samples Chic's "My Forbidden Lover" and includes elements of James Brown’s "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" . : Produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam

: While it reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, it became a significant hit in clubs and on dance radio. A popular remix by the Freemasons further boosted its status in the UK dance scene.

For more on the life and career of the "Velvet Voice," you can watch the documentary on HBO Max. Luther Vandross - Shine (Official Video)

The song is particularly notable for its production and legacy following Vandross's passing in 2005: